Sportster 5 Satellite Radio Reciever
Satellite radio is exploding in popularity, thanks to many well-known disc jockeys and celebrities joining the broadcasting lineups. For example, Sirius Radio has broadcasting icons like Howard Stern, Martha Stewart and Cousin Brucie.
Finding the right kind of radio to tune in to all those great shows is challenging. Most people choose a radio they can listen to at home or in the car. This year, Sirius has introduced the latest in its Sportser line. The Sportster 5 can be docked at home or in the car and features:
• Large multi-color display: easy viewing and use
• Selectable colors: match your dash lights and mood
• SIRIUS Universal docking capability
• SIRIUS Replay™: pause, rewind and replay up to 60 minutes of live radio
• FM transmitter or stereo audio output to connect your vehicle’s radio
• FM preset function: allows you to store the best FM frequencies in your area for optimum integration
• 30 presets: enjoy fast access to your favorite channels
• S-Seek™ Alert: so you won’t miss your favorite artists, songs and sports
• One-Touch Jump™ button: direct access to local traffic and weather, or your favorite channel
• Personalized sports ticker: real-time updates of your favorite sports
• Rotary tuning knob: surf channels on the fly
• Sports Alert™: track your favorite sports team and race driver
• Parental controls: easily lock and unlock channels
• Alarm clock w/snooze: wake up to your favorite channel
• Complete vehicle kit includes radio, dock w/suction cup mount and vent mounts, remote control, vehicle power adapter, magnetic mount satellite antenna and FM extender antenna
The arrival of the Sportster 5 has generated a lot of chatter online among electronic enthusiasts. Electronista, a leading online source for news about the latest in radio and computer technology was one of the first media outlets to weigh in on Sirius’ latest dock and play radio: “…The Sportster 5 is one of the satellite operator’s more conventional receivers and is intended for mounting on a car or docking at home; the new update adds a color display that a 6-line, multi-color display that can be adjusted to match a car’s lighting or provide a brighter contrast during night driving”.